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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemical Sciences: Chemistry 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6287  Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemical Sciences: Chemistry 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  160  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To introduce students to more sophisticated levels of chemistry and techniques used in the chemical industry.
This will include:
  • Methods in spectroscopy,
  • analytic techniques,
  • molecular modelling of compounds,
  • synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds,
  • a deeper understanding of materials.
  • To use information regarding chemical compounds and then to develop syntheses and analysis of compounds.
  • To prepare students for the M Sc level.
  • To give the students a wider background so that they can eventually move to the technical managerial level. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Matriculation certificate
    First Degree: B Sc (Chemistry) 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    B Sc (Honours) (Chemistry)

    Learning outcomes:
    The learner will have:
  • a more sophisticated level of understanding of the principles of the four levels of chemistry, analytic, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
  • an understanding of the usage and application of the different methods in spectroscopy
  • an understanding of the usage and application of molecular modelling of compounds
  • an understanding or how to plan and then to execute synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds in the laboratory,
  • a deeper understanding of materials
  • an understanding of the unlocking of applications of information about chemical molecular compounds, their structures, activities/properties and syntheses.
    The learner will be able to apply his/her problem solving skills in any of the different fields of chemistry.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    The learner will be able to use the chemical sciences and related technologies effectively and critically, while showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of the communities. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Continuous evaluation during the laboratory sessions.
    Written reports and presentations
    Written examinations

    Integrated assessment:
    Work-place assessments
    Written examinations
    Other:
    Written practical reports
    Delivery of organic and inorganic compounds synthesised 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Model answers available, students will receive their answers back and be able to work through their own answers. All queries directly handled by academic staff. Answer books will thereafter be filed for 6 months in case of further enquiries. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Ph D- Chemistry

    Career experience required:
    Academic or Industrial experience

    Other criteria:
    Assessors must be active in the chemistry profession 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.